05 / Heritage
Heritage craft.
Modern standards.
Listed buildings, barn conversions, heritage pubs and sensitive commercial renovations, where the character of the original is respected and enhanced, not compromised.
What we deliver
Heritage craft.
Modern standards.
Not every project starts with a blank canvas. Cornerstone has extensive experience working with existing buildings, from sensitive heritage restorations and listed building refurbishments to commercial renovations in occupied premises.
Heritage projects require a fundamentally different approach. You need contractors who understand listed building consent, appreciate the character of original fabric and have the specialist trade skills to work with traditional materials without compromising quality or programme. That is precisely what Cornerstone brings, craft knowledge built over nearly four decades.
Specialist areas
What we
specialise in
Navigating Listed Building Consent, working with conservation officers and delivering high-quality refurbishment that respects and enhances the character of the original structure.
Character-rich interiors that honour the history of the building while delivering the practical performance and brand identity a modern hospitality business demands.
Structural assessment, specialist masonry, traditional timber work and sensitive fit out, creating remarkable commercial spaces from remarkable buildings.
Works within conservation areas require particular care around materials, detailing and planning consent. Our team is experienced in working within these constraints.
Phased delivery, careful site management and proactive communication to keep disruption to a minimum while occupied buildings are transformed around their users.
Why clients choose Cornerstone
What sets
us apart
Listed Building Consent experience
We have delivered Grade II listed work, including Ye Horns Inn, alongside planners and conservation officers.
Traditional trades
Stone, lime, timber frame and slate handled by people who know the materials and the methods the building was made with.
Documented handover
A full record of the works carried out, which listed and heritage buildings need, alongside a formal handover.
Services for this sector
Yes. We have delivered projects on Grade II listed buildings including Ye Horns Inn in Lancashire. Our team is experienced working with local planning authorities and conservation officers.
Yes. We have established relationships with specialist suppliers of traditional stone, lime mortar, heritage timber and period-appropriate fixtures and fittings.
Often, yes, heritage projects require more survey work upfront, planning consent processes and careful execution on site. We factor all of this into our programme so there are no surprises.
Absolutely. Traditional joinery, bar furniture, staircase balustrades, window frames or fitted furniture, is all manufactured in our own Lancashire workshop.
Other sectors
Have a heritage project
in mind?
Tell us what the building is and what it has to do. You will get a considered reply from someone senior within one working day.
